# UFL Scores Today: Battlehawks Defeat Defenders 26-21 in Close Game, Clinch Playoff

- Author: Mark Perry
- Published: 2024-05-19T20:55:00Z
- Updated: 2026-07-09T17:07:11Z
- Categories: UFL (ufl), DC Defenders (dc-defenders), St. Louis Battlehawks (st-louis-battlehawks), Scores (scores)
- Canonical URL: https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/ufl-scores-today-battlehawks-defeat-defenders-26-21-in-close-game-clinch-playoff

**Key Points:**  
- Battlehawks QB [Manny Wilkins](https://uflnewshub.com/player/manny-wilkins-30443) rushed for 79 yards on 12 attempts  
- Defenders TE Alex Ellis caught 4 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown  
- Battlehawks RB Wayne Gallman scored 2 rushing touchdowns

The St. Louis Battlehawks defeated the D.C. Defenders 26-21 in a closely contested UFL game. With the win, the Battlehawks improve to 6-2 while the Defenders fall to 3-5.

## Defenders Breakdown:

Quarterback [Jordan Ta'amu](https://uflnewshub.com/player/jordan-taamu-2033) completed 23 of 40 passes for 196 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. The Defenders' top offensive performers were:

- Alex Ellis: 4 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD  
- [Ty Scott](https://uflnewshub.com/player/ty-scott-32048): 6 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD  
- Brandon Smith: 4 receptions, 40 yards  
- Darius Haggans: 8 rushes, 37 yards  
- Chris Rowland: 5 receptions, 34 yards

## Battlehawks Breakdown:

Quarterback Manny Wilkins completed 9 of 18 passes for 126 yards and rushed for 79 yards on 12 attempts. The Battlehawks' top offensive performers were:

- Wayne Gallman: 9 rushes, 35 yards, 2 TDs; 1 reception, 38 yards  
- Hakeem Butler: 3 receptions, 39 yards  
- Jacob Saylors: 10 rushes, 27 yards, 1 TD; 1 reception, 14 yards  
- Kemari Averett: 2 receptions, 22 yards  
- Jake Sutherland: 2 receptions, 13 yards

The [UFL scores](https://uflnewshub.com/calendar/ufl-schedule-2024/) and [standings](https://uflnewshub.com/standings) reflect the competitiveness of the league, with the Battlehawks now tied for the lead in the XFL Conference. The Defenders need the Renegades to win to stay in the hunt.

Defenders fans, how can the team bounce back from this loss and remain in the playoff hunt? Battlehawks fans, do you believe your team has what it takes to win the championship this season? Let us know in the comments below!

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